Background:Our research investigates how the structure of a lactose matrix can be
altered by the specific drugs used to saturate it. In particular, we examine whether ultra-high
dilutions of substances, such as antibodies, can change the crystal structure of lactose.Methods:We employed methods including X-ray diffractometry, Raman spectroscopy, and
granulometric content analysis.Results:Our findings suggest that once saturated with highly diluted substances, lactose does
indeed gain and retain changes in its crystalline structures [particularly cell parameters a, b, c,
β]. These changes are most pronounced between intact and saturated lactose samples, and there
are also differences observed when using different solutions for saturation.Conclusion:The results support the idea that ultra-high dilutions can irreversibly change the
structure of lactose, potentially due to differences in solution wetting and subsequent recrystallization
of the lactose matrix.